Web-linked DictionaryBiologyThis completely revised and updated edition is designed for advanced high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who have an interest in the life sciences, from recent advances in genetics to theories of evolution.<ul>
<li>Includes more than 6,500 entries and illustrations</li>
<li>Covers all the major fields within biology, including anatomy, biochemistry, ecology, evolutionary theory, genetics, genomics, proteomics, molecular biology, physiology, and taxonomy</li>
<li>Now includes numerous useful links to authoritative Web sites to further expand research in the field</li>
<li>Contains biographical details of important biologists</li>
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Biology: Web-Linked Dictionary (Collins Web-Linked Dictionary)

Reference

Saunders, Venetia

Hale, W. G.

Margham, Philip

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Harper-perennial

Virology: Principles and Applications

Virology: Principles and Applications is a clear and accessible introduction to this fast-moving field, providing a comprehensive resource enabling the reader to understand the key concepts surrounding this exciting subject. The reader is introduced to the principles of virus structure, replication and genetics, along with the theories behind the origins of viruses and how they are evolving. Taking a modern approach to the subject, the relevance of virology to everyday life is clearly emphasized and discussions of emerging viruses, cancer, vaccines, anti-viral drugs and gene vectors are included. To enhance student understanding, learning outcomes, sources of further information and ?at-a-glance? sections are integrated into in each chapter, reinforcing key concepts. Illustrated in full color throughout, extensive use is made of clear diagrams that include standard color coding for different types of molecule, enabling students to grasp difficult concepts and deal with the level of detail in the subject. An invaluable text for students of biology, microbiology, molecular biology and biomedical sciences taking courses in virology. The book is also a useful resource for MSc level students looking for an accessible introduction to the subject. <ul>
<li>a student-friendly introduction to the fast-moving subject of virology</li> <li>introduces the relevance of virology to the modern world including latest developments in the field</li> <li>looks at topical viruses such as HIV and influenza virus</li> <li>illustrated in full color throughout with diagrams labeled clearly to enhance student understanding</li> <li>provides a comprehensive Virologists? Vocabulary</li> <li>The companion web site www.wiley.com/go/carter provides self-assessment questions and answers, additional reference sources and links to various virology web sites</li> </ul>

Science & Math

Carter, John

Biological Sciences

wiley

The second edition of Virology is an accessible introduction designed to enable students to understand the principles of virus structure, replication and genetics. The aim of this book is to help the reader appreciate the relevance of virology in the modern world, including the fields of vaccines, anti-viral drugs and cancer. There is also a chapter on prions. The second edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the many developments in virology and offers deeper insights into the subject. Newly-discovered viruses are discussed and there is an additional chapter on the influenza virus.

Health, Fitness & Dieting

John Wiley&Sons, Inc.

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